“Peace” Of Action: Celebrating VE Day 70 Years On
As this year marks the 70th year when peace finally reigned in Europe after six years of bloody war, here are a number of VE…
Unexploded ordnance still haunts Germany’s landscape
Disposal of a 4,000 pound blockbuster bomb dropped by the RAF during World War II. Found in the Rhine near Koblenz, 4 December 2011. A…
Missing World War Two submarine HMS Urge located in Mediterranean
Correction: This article states inaccurate and out-of-date information about the location of the HMS Urge, based on reports that were given at the time, but…
Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen the ONLY bridge across the Rhine river taken intact
The Ludendorff bridge at Remagen Reddit Bridges throughout central Europe played a critical role in the land war of World War Two. From the Netherlands…
America goes to WAR – Incredible infographic by the New England Collage
Wars have played an important role in the development of the United States of America. From its humble beginnings to the great nation that it…
Story of German POWs and their contribution in post-war Britain
A general view of a tented PoW camp, somewhere in Britain. Several German Prisoners of War can be seen walking along the pathways between the…
Nazis introduced videophones in 1936
It may come as a surprise to many, but the truth is that the Nazis first introduced ‘Video call technology’ on March 1, 1936. The…
The Last raid of the Second World War
Everyone in Europe and rest of the world perhaps anxiously waited for the end of the Second World War. Even the Nazi commanders, according to…
THE CAUCASUS 1942-1943 – Review by Phil Hodges
Stand up and be applauded Osprey….again! First impressions of this book: WOW!The book is great, the layout is great, the artwork is fantastic. I’m never…
The weather that saved the landing in Normandy
Troops in an LCVP landing craft approach Omaha Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Image Courtesy of commons The Allied landing in Normandy, on June the…
Top 9 Facts about World War 1
The top 9 facts about WWI, how did it start, what was the impact on women, facial masks and a lot more! 1 How the…
6 Severely wounded WWII Aircraft Carriers in the Pacific that stayed afloat and were repaired
During the Pacific campaign in WWII aircraft carriers were the prime targets in the fleet engagements fought between the USA (and later Britain) and Japan.…